In the late 1960's, Adah, a spirited and resourceful woman manages to move her family to London. Seeking an independent life for herself and her children she encounters racism and hard truths about being a new citizen. "Second Class Citizen pales a lot of academic feminist writing into insignificance." -The Guardian
"Emecheta's prose has a shimmer of originality, of English being reinvented....Issues of survival lie inherent in her material and give her tales weight." --John Updike
Gritty, realistic, and very human. Tells a true autobiographical story of a remarkable Nigerian woman who surpassed gender, race, and tribal roles in Nigeria and England to recover her dreams "the presence" and utilize her talents.
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You can never go wrong with Buchi Emechete. Her books are multi-layered and beautiful. She is a masterful storyteller and presents the complexity of tribal versus modern life from a feminine view. If you love writing with a feminist bend, you will enjoy her works. A+++
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"Second Class Citizen" is the story of Adah, a resourceful, intelligent girl from Nigeria who comes to Great Britain shortly after Nigeria gained independence in 1960. Going to Great Britain was a dream she pursued with determination against the wishes of the family of her husband, who had departed for Great Britain before her, and against the traditional role which her native culture saw fit for women. Adah is not so much...
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this book should be read by every independant young woman. Emcheta's story of a young woman struggling to uphold the traditions of her continent in a strange country is poignant yet very real. This book is full of power and energy. A must read, for every young woman.
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This book is fantastic! This book deals with the internal conflicts one faces with race, identity, love and life. This book deals with the theme of "borderland", which is being between two cultures, not being accepted by Nigerians and denied also by Europeans. The theme of colonialism is present throughout the book and gives the reader a first hand look at what happens when two different cultures merge. What captured...
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